Equations

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the first step in solving the equation b + 6 = 11?

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Subtract 6 from both sides.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

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You perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation to get the variable by itself.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation c/2 = -14?

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c = -28.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What is the solution to the equation -5z + 5 = -30?

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z = 7.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation -4x + 1 = 21?

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x = -5.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the solution to the equation r - 11 = 5?

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r = 16.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7

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What operation do you perform to both sides of an equation to maintain equality?

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You can add, subtract, multiply, or divide both sides by the same number.

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

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What is the purpose of checking your solution in an equation?

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To verify that the value you found satisfies the original equation.